By Olutayo Irantiola In the last few weeks, many markets across Lagos State have been locked and opened by the Ministry of Environment and the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). There is no gainsaying that these markets are due…
NIEE Lagos to Partner with Green Biofuels on Clean Cooking Stoves
The Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers, Lagos State Chapter is set to partner with Green Biofuels Limited towards distribution of clean cooking stoves to its members. This was an outcome of the demonstration held by Green Energy Biofuels at the…
LASG Seals Markets within Trade Fair Complex Over Environmental Infractions
……Reiterates Commitment to Zero Tolerance for Reckless Waste Disposal The Lagos State Government has sealed markets within Trade Fair International Complex, located at Lagos-Badagry expressway, Ojo, over a series of environmental infractions, particularly improper waste disposal, burning of wastes, which…
Lagos reopens Ladipo Market
The Lagos State Government has reopened Ladipo Market, Mushin, after meeting the most essential criteria, set for reopening sealed markets. According to the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, business activities would commence at the popular…
First-Ever Nuclear Energy Summit to be Held in Brussels in March 2024
Following the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Atoms4NetZero initiative, leaders from around the world will gather at a Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels early next year to highlight the role of nuclear energy in addressing the global challenges to reduce the…
Govt Reopens Ladipo, Oyingbo, Other Markets
Warns that future violation will attract stiffer penalties The Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA) has announced the reopening of Ladipo, Oyingbo, Alamutu Ologede and Ile-Epo markets, recently sealed for filth and gross environmental abuse. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr.…
LAWMA Clears Roadside Traders at Oyingbo Market
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has dislodged traders engaged in roadside trading around Oyingbo Market, for constituting environmental nuisance. The market is currently sealed for various environmental infractions. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the agency…
Alamutu Market at Mushin Sealed for Sanitation Concerns
LAWMA clears illegal trading activities at Yaba Railway corridors The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has sealed Alamutu (Ologede) Market located at Idi-oro, Mushin, over poor sanitary conditions and improper waste disposal practices around the market. The Managing Director/CEO of…
LAWMA: Oyingbo and Alayabiagba Markets shut down
… Vows to end environmental nuisance in Lagos markets Following series of unheeded warnings to markets in Lagos to shun filth and embrace proper environmental hygiene, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has sealed Oyingbo and Alayabiagba Markets in Lagos…
LASEPA expresses commitment to environmental enforcement
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental enforcement across the state. The agency said that it is set to take a tough stance, particularly on recalcitrant polluters in other to safeguard the environment. The…
